Getting to know… Saija Mahon

24 Sep 2018 Ambition 2018

So you know the names of the speakers, their areas of expertise and what they’ll be speaking about at Ambition, but we think it’d be nice to get to know them a bit better. So we sent our intrepid reporter out with a notebook and pen to ask some searching questions that reveal the personalities behind the successful business people. Here’s what Saija had to say:

What was the best business advice ever given to you?

Start straight away; don’t delay as you will never be truly ‘ready’ to go into business unless you just begin your journey. It’s amazing how many things you can learn and figure out along the way.

What’s the weirdest job you’ve ever done?

I wouldn’t say I’ve ever had a ‘weird’ job; however I’ve certainly done a lot of different jobs in my life! I’ve picked strawberries, sold ice-cream, cleaned offices, worked in a bar. All of those roles have taught me important lessons. I’ve also been lucky to meet new people and friends along the way.

What’s been your proudest business moment so far?

There are many of course; I’m most proud of having offices and operations in the UK, Finland and Tallinn Estonia.

Who do you turn to for business advice?

I have quite a few sources of support when it comes to business – entrepreneur colleagues, certain websites and forums such as: